Pain on the left side of the body can come from something as simple as a muscle strain, but the location and accompanying symptoms matter. Left-sided pain can involve the chest, abdomen, back, hip, or limbs. Common possibilities Muscle or joint strain: Often follows exercise, lifting, coughing, or an awkward movement and tends to worsen …
That’s a viral cleaning hack, and the basic idea can work—but using a dishwasher tablet directly on an oven has some important caveats. 🧽 Dishwasher-tablet oven cleaning For a cool, conventional oven: Remove the racks and loose crumbs. Put on rubber gloves. Dissolve one dishwasher tablet in a bowl of very hot water. Dip a …
That headline is too sensationalized. There aren’t three ordinary types of breakfast that will automatically “damage your kidneys.” However, certain breakfast patterns can be problematic—especially when consumed frequently or if someone already has kidney disease. 3 breakfast patterns worth limiting Highly processed, salty breakfasts Processed meats such as sausages, bacon, and some deli meats can …
If you mean what this headline is referring to, “blocked arteries” usually means atherosclerosis—a buildup of plaque inside arteries that can restrict blood flow. Importantly, blocked arteries can cause no symptoms until the narrowing becomes significant, so symptoms alone cannot diagnose them. 10 warning signs that can be associated with reduced blood flow Chest pressure, …
This is another laundry-hack headline. It claims that one household ingredient can make clothes dramatically whiter—“as white and pure as milk.” The missing ingredient isn’t identified in the headline, so the exact trick can’t be determined from the wording alone. Viral versions of this claim commonly promote things such as baking soda, vinegar, lemon juice, …
This is a viral gardening-style headline. It claims that sprinkling one spoonful of a particular household ingredient onto dying will “bloom all year round” is unrealistic. Orchids naturally have flowering and resting cycles, and flowering depends on the species, light, temperature, watering orchid roots can revive the plant and make it bloom continuously. The key …
The headline “What Your Ears Can Reveal About Your Health” suggests that changes in your ears can sometimes provide clues about your overall health. Some of those clues are legitimate, while others commonly seen online are exaggerated. Things your ears can genuinely tell you about Hearing changes: Gradual hearing loss can be related to aging, …
If by “inner-ear crystals” you mean BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo), the good news is that it is usually treatable. The “crystals” are tiny calcium-carbonate particles called otoconia that have moved into one of the inner ear’s semicircular canals. Certain head movements then make the brain receive confusing balance signals, causing brief spinning sensations. Mayo …
This headline is warning that atorvastatin (Lipitor) can cause side effects and drug interactions that patients should know about. But “15 hidden side effects your doctor may not have time to mention” is sensationalized—the known adverse effects are documented in the prescribing information and patient leaflets. Possible side effects Commonly reported effects include: Headache Dizziness …
This headline is about using white distilled vinegar in laundry as an alternative to fabric softener and as a way to help remove detergent residue and odors. The right way to use it Use plain white distilled vinegar, not flavored or colored vinegar. For a typical washing machine, add roughly ½ cup (120 mL) to …
